NewzPresident Donald Trump arrived Greenville, North Carolina, on Tuesday, the latest stop on his Republican midterm rescue mission.Trump is hoping that $5,000 checks can boost GOP turnout in the elections — but even some of his devoted fans are doubting those government payouts would arrive. This most recent offer could reveal how much voters still trust him as they decide control of Congress on Nov. 3.Earlier Tuesday, Trump and Vice President JD Vance announced a $25 million program to encourage the public to blow the whistle on suspected fraud in the U.S.
government as they ramp up efforts to end the abuse of federal programs and dollars. The White House said that under the Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program, or WHIP, anyone who submits a tip to fraud.gov that leads to a fraud conviction or a significant federal enforcement action is eligible to receive up to $30,000.Relations between the U.S. and Ukraine, meanwhile, appear to be at a new low, with Moscow strengthened by Trump’s recent rejection of new Russia sanctions and Kyiv undermined by disruptions in satellite support for its drones during the war.Here's the latest:Protesters interrupt Trump’s rallyA series of protesters disrupted Trump’s rally in Greenville, North Carolina.
The fifth one said: “Gas is too expensive.”Rally attendees frequently shouted “USA, USA” during the interruptions.Trump largely focused on crime during his rally speech rather than the economy.AP data shows more than 13 million early votes cast ahead of midtermsIn statistics collected from 44 states, the more than 13.3-million figure now also includes early vote totals from Alaska, Arkansas, South Carolina and Texas.The total is equal to almost a quarter of all early votes cast ahead of the previous midterm elections in 2022, and roughly 14% of the early votes received for the 2024 presidential election.California, not surprisingly, led with 1.7 million ballots, with Florida next at 1.1 million. At roughly 1 million votes each, next were Georgia and Texas, both states with pivotal U.S. 3.Bill Clinton campaigns for Jolly as Democrats send $1 millionFormer President Bill Clinton was in Florida encouraging voters to make David Jolly the state’s first Democratic governor in decades.“I think we ought to give David Jolly a chance,” Clinton said at an event in Hollywood, Florida, casting the Republican in the race,…
Byron Donalds, as a reliable ally of Trump.Clinton was in the state as the Democratic Governors Association gave $1 million to Jolly’s campaign. Jolly, who has waged an unexpectedly competitive campaign against Donalds, pressed the national party for financial support over the summer, arguing he co… Roy Cooper.The Senate seat is open because Republican incumbent Thom Tillis decided not to seek reelection after clashing with Trump over his tax breaks and spending cuts legislation.NASCAR driver Richard Petty accompanies Trump at North Carolina rallyTrump traveled to his rally Tuesday with NASCAR legend and North Carolina native Richard Petty.Petty, a NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, is the latest sports figure to accompany the president at one of his rallies.
Among those attending his rallies were Danica Patrick and Ted Nugent last night in Park City, Kansas; Floyd Mayweather Jr. in Bullhead City, Arizona; and Jake Paul and Jon Gruden in Youngstown, Ohio.Trump arrives at North Carolina campaign rally siteThe president is set to speak at the rally with Republican candidates in Gr… Whatley faces Democratic former Gov.
Roy Cooper.Ruben Gallego says high gas prices have voters worriedDemocratic Sen. Ruben Gallego says Americans are feeling palpable fear over gas prices and predicts they will punish Republicans at the ballot box.The Arizona senator and potential 2028 presidential candidate held a news conference at a Phoenix gas station Tuesday to highlight the …
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